Biologistics For Space Systems Symposium

Report Number: AMRL TDR 62-116
Author(s): None Given
Corporate Author(s): Aerospace Medical Research Labs Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio
Laboratory: Biomedical Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1962-05
Pages: 419
Contract: Laboratory Research - No Contract
DoD Project: None Given
Identifier: AD0292713

Abstract:
This report is a compilation of papers presented at the symposium-workshop on Biologistics for Space Systems sponsored by the 6570th Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, in May 1962. The foundations concerning biologistics for long-term manned space missions are established in the introduction, and the five technical sessions were concerned with selected basic and applied research phases in developing a complete bioregenerating system. The state of the art of algal gas exchange systems was fully covered, followed by the most recent concepts on photosynthetic mechanisms that may be applied to closed ecological systems. The potential use of higher plants in bioregenerating systems, especially as gas exchange mechanisms, their broader use as food supplements, and other possible uses were presented. The regeneration, by aerobic and anaerobic means. of solid and liquid wastes with many potential approaches, such as incineration or storage as applied specifically to closed bioregenerating systems, was presented. The final technical session included six papers on nutritional support from bioregenerating systems. The potential use of selected algae and fungi as nutrient sources was considered, the bioecology of the digestive process was presented, and the specific nutritional value of algae and selected fungi was give.

Provenance: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control